Comanche, TX — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Comanche Planning and Zoning

Street address

201 W Wrights Avenue, Comanche, TX 76442

Phone

(325) 356-2101

cityhall@comanchetexas.gov

Coverage

All properties within the incorporated City of Comanche.

Online portal

City of Comanche Building Permit Application

CivicPlus

Website

Department website

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Comanche

A building permit is required for residential and commercial project types on the city form, including new construction, remodel, repair, addition, storage building, demolition, mobile-manufactured home, carport, garage, fence, driveway, deck-patio, and sign work.

Note: No public exempt-work list was found in the reviewed official city sources.

Required documents

Completed City of Comanche Building Permit Application
Site plan for all permits
Photographs
Map of the proposed project area
Project cost, zoning, flood hazard area status, and project description details

Building code: The permit form requires compliance with city ordinances, codes, subdivision restrictions, and state law. No clearly posted current building code adoption ordinance or edition number was found in the reviewed official city sources.
Permit validity: Each permit becomes invalid unless work begins within 6 months after issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months after commencement. Permit is good for 6 months only.
Owner-builder: The form includes owner-applicant and contractor signature lines.
Contractor requirements: No standalone city contractor registration or local contractor license program was identified in the reviewed official sources.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm zoning and whether the project also needs a variance or special use approval through Planning and Zoning.
02

Complete the City of Comanche Building Permit Application. The posted form covers residential and commercial work including new construction, remodel, repair, building addition, storage building, demolition, mobile-manufactured home, carport, garage, fence, driveway, deck-patio, and sign work.
03

Prepare the required site plan showing existing and proposed structures, setbacks, driveways, utilities, parking areas, and signage placement as applicable.
04

Attach photographs and a map of the proposed project area.
05

Obtain any required Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approvals before work starts if the project involves a variance or special use request.
06

Submit the completed application package and obtain permit approval before commencement of the project.
07

Complete any required inspections or approvals before project closeout.

Source: City of Comanche Planning and Zoning ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Comanche building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25.00

Permit fee formula

Flat fee schedule by permit type and square footage. New residential: $50.00 (0-500 sq ft), $75.00 (501-1,500 sq ft), $100.00 (1,501+ sq ft). New commercial: $75.00 (0-500 sq ft), $100.00 (501-1,500 sq ft), $125.00 (1,501+ sq ft).

A completed application is required for all permits. No online permit payment instructions were found.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: The public permit form does not publish a detailed inspection ladder. Applicants should confirm required inspections directly with city staff.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Comanche permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Comanche, TX? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Comanche, TX? ▸

Building permit fees in Comanche, TX are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25.00. Fees are calculated as: Flat fee schedule by permit type and square footage. New residential: $50.00 (0-500 sq ft), $75.00 (501-1,500 sq ft), $100.00 (1,501+ sq ft). New commercial: $75.00 (0-500 sq ft), $100.00 (501-1,500 sq ft), $125.00 (1,501+ sq ft)..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Comanche, TX? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Comanche, TX, follow these steps: 1. Confirm zoning and whether the project also needs a variance or special use approval through Planning and Zoning. 2. Complete the City of Comanche Building Permit Application. The posted form covers residential and commercial work including new construction, remodel, repair, building addition, storage building, demolition, mobile-manufactured home, carport, garage, fence, driveway, deck-patio, and sign work. 3. Prepare the required site plan showing existing and proposed structures, setbacks, driveways, utilities, parking areas, and signage placement as applicable. 4. Attach photographs and a map of the proposed project area. 5. Obtain any required Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approvals before work starts if the project involves a variance or special use request. 6. Submit the completed application package and obtain permit approval before commencement of the project. 7. Complete any required inspections or approvals before project closeout.

last verified April 2026 source City of Comanche Planning and Zoning ↗ entry id permits/texas/comanche/comanche-city

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Comanche Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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